Career Work Prints

"I'm afraid you're a bit too high-minded for us, Rawson. Do you think you could see your way clear to resigning in disgust?"

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

Where your mind & battle are los

'We invest so much money in training staff...it's a mystery to me why businesses would risk losing them.'

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

Butterfly Woman

'Let's not go by the book.'

"Staff support"

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

In basket-case.

'How fast can you hype?'

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

"I caution everyone to avoid taking the first field reporter job that comes along."

'You're my best man, Pomeroy, so I've decided to sell the damn company.'

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

Formal SuitsBusiness SuitsBirthday Suits.

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

'Your resume is a little thin, but I like your willingness to be manipulated by upper management.'

'You see, Brad, I'm not just a highly polished career woman.'

'Our parents were replaced by machines - We'll be replaced with new software.'

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

Reach for the Star.

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

International Women's Day.

"She's done it! The formula for work-life balance!"

'I'm Jeremy's father. I'm a computer consultant and I'm unemployed.'

"Do you see yourself becoming a movie in five years?"